Enter the Wolf
Chapter Four
"I knew you were holding back on me kid now that you're serious we can have a real sparring match." said Ookami cracking his knuckles and giving an amused smirk. 'This is going to be fun' they both thought at once.
"Of course I was holding back after all I'm the best and I don't wanna hurt ya to bad." boasted Ranma while giving his trademark cocky grin.
"You may be the best human but I'm in a whole different league. I'm gonna enjoy knocking that smile off your face." Ookami shot back with a grin.
Their banter finished they both exploded into motion so quickly that only three people present could even vaguely see what was actually happening during this 'sparring match'. Ranma and Ookami of course knew exactly what was happening in their fight but bunta(pig)- Ryoga could only barely make out what was going on from his hiding place in the bushes.
'So this is Ranmas real strength no wonder he always beats me, but it doesn't matter I'll still defeat him and win Akane' thought Ryoga from his hiding place but unfortunately for the lost boy the wind shifted and Ookami caught a scent that he was all to familiar with from living in the wild.
Catching the sent Ookami stopped and held up a hand for Ranma to do the same.
"What's up man we were just getting started?" asks Ranma wondering why Ookami would stop the fight.
"I smell something." With that said he starts sniffing his way closer to Ryogas hiding place before he suddenly jump towards the small black piglet causing it to run straight for Akane just before Ookami got there. "Come back here you little runt I'm hungry for a snack."
Catching the pig Akane says "Ookami this is my pet P-Chan so quit picking on him."
"Who said anything about picking on him I'm gonna eat him."Said Ookami baring his fangs.
"No you won't he's my pet." argues Akane clutching the pig protectively to her chest causing Ranma to get angry and the pig to develop a nose bleed.
"Fine I wont eat your stupid pet pig, but I have to point out that I have never seen a live pig bleed from the nose." states Ookami
"What do you mean ?" asks Akane
"The only time I've seen an animal bleed from the nose is after its dead or if I just hit in it the face. Nether of which happened to the particular pig"
"Maybe he's just sick." says Akane clearly worried about her pet
"Maybe, why don't you let me open him up and see?" Ookami says extending his claws with a feral grin on his face.
Akane just glares at him not saying a word
"You're no fun Akane it was just a joke." said Ookami nervously
Akane just turns and goes back into the house "Well that ruined the mood" says Ookami as she left
"Hey Ookami interested in making a little money?" asks Nabiki
"That depends on what would I have to do and how much would I be paid." said Ookami
This surprised Nabiki considering how little money he had on him when he arrived she didn't expect him to say anything about how much he would make. "All you have to do is come with me and look mean I need to collect some debts that some people owe me you'll be paid well I assure you."
"That I can do" said Ookami shifting away his ears fangs and claws thinking 'Maybe if I can make some more money I can stay here a little while longer'
With that he and Nabiki left stopping only long enough for him to put on his boots and grab something out of his bag. Both of them walked in silence to Nabikis meeting point in an abandoned lot. They only had to wait a few minutes before a small group of guys approached them. Ookami for his part did exactly as Nabiki had directed him at the dojo he stood slightly behind her and to the right with his arms behind his back hands lightly holding onto his forearms looking mean.
The apparent leader of the group stepped forward "What do you want Nabiki?"
She just replied coldly "Your debts are due, where is my payment?"
"You aren't getting shit from us so you and you friend can just go home and stop wasting our time."said the boy before turning around to leave only to find a very sharp knife at his throat.
Despite his apparent ignorance Ookami knew what Nabiki had brought him for she needed an enforcer and this was a part of that job. "I think you might want to rethink your answer." said Ookami in a voice as cold as ice.
To say Nabiki was a little surprised would be like saying that Soun was a little emotional she could tell that Ookami knew why she had brought him but she had no idea he would take it this seriously. But despite her surprise she never let it show "Well boys I think I should introduce my friend here. This is Ookami the only man that can go head to head with Ranma Saotome at his best." This got the reaction she was looking for the boys gasped and cowered in fear.
Shortly after Nabiki and Ookami were headed back to the dojo "Where did you get the knife?" Nabiki asked.
"I've had it for about two years but if your taking about just now I got it from my bag before we left." answered Ookami
Nodding Nabiki took roughly a third of the stack of money she collected and handed it to her new enforcer. "Is this the amount you normally pay your muscle?" he asks
"No, none of the people I've used in the past are as effective as you are. If you're interested I could use your help on a more permanent basis."
"As long as I only have to threaten them not kill them you can count me in. I don't want to have to kill more people than necessary." said Okami counting out his new stack of money at about 25,000 yen.
"You've killed before?" asks Nabiki
"Didn't have a choice it was either kill or die and I didn't feel like dying at the time." stated Okami flatly "That a problem?"
"Not as long as you didn't do it for fun I wouldn't want a murderer living in my home." said Nabiki
After a brief silence Ookami asked "Who did Ranma kill?"
"How did you know?" asked Nabiki
"Not fair you're not supposed to answer a question with another question." "But in answer to 'your' question I could see it in his eyes people who have killed have a certain look in their eyes."
"Oh that makes sense I guess. He killed a demigod named Saffron." she said
"Demigod how did he manage that?" questions Ookami
"It's just part of the weirdness that seems to follow Ranma around kind of like a wolf man."
Laughing Ookami replies "I guess you're right but if I stick around long enough I'll probably get to see some of this weirdness for myself."
With the tension broken Ookami asks "So 'Ice Queen' how much will it cost me to rent a room at the dojo?"
"Oh I don't know how does 16,500 yen (around $150 I think) a week sound?"
"Cheap if this is how much I'm going to get paid, Why is the price so low?"
"Call it an employee discount." says Nabiki
"Ha, I like that ok 16,500 a week it is." says Ookami handing Nabiki the proper amount
"What about the money you gave me earlier?" asks Nabiki
"Call it a gift for my new boss but don't get used to it." laughed Okami
With that the two new coworkers continued their walk back to the Tendo dojo in comfortable silence.
"Tadaimi (I'm home)" called Nabiki once they reached the house
Peaking out of the kitchen Kasumi says "Oh good you're home dinner will be ready soon."
"Anything I can do to help Kasumi?" asks Ookami eliciting unbelieving stares from Kasumi and Nabiki. "What?"
"You can cook?" asks Nabiki
"A little." comments Ookami offhandedly
"Thank you for the offer Ookami but I'm almost finished." says Kasumi coming out of shock.
"Ok then." says Ookami before turning to Nabiki "Well since I've already paid my rent where will I be sleeping?"
"Oh that's right. Well Happosai hasn't been back for a while I guess you can have his room, follow me." answers Nabiki before walking away.
Once they reach the room after stopping for Ookami to collect his bag Ookami quickly covers his nose "What in hell lived in here it stinks to high heaven."
"The perverted grandmaster of anything goes martial arts Happosai but he hasn't been here in months." comments Nabiki as Ookami opens the window.
"Well I guess It'll do" Ookami says before opening the closet only to be buried under a pile of panties and bras. "Ok if this is a joke whoever did it is so dead."
"I forgot to mention Happosai collects women's undergarments have fun cleaning out the room" says Nabiki as she walks away.
After extracting himself from the pile Ookami asks himself 'What the hell do I do with all of these?'
"Oh my Ookami I didn't think you were like grandfather Happosai" says Kasumi from the door
"I'm not, I opened the closet and all of this fell out." says Ookami "Any ideas on how I can get rid of all of this?" he asks motioning to the pile of panties.
"I suppose we could give them back." suggest Kasumi
"How in the world do you suggest we do that?" asks Ookami "To be honest I really don't wanna try and find the owners by scent, that could get embarrassing and painful."
"Well then I'll just get rid of them don't worry about it." she answers
Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth Ookami just shrugs and says "Alright then I guess I'll try and find what ever else he hid in here and let you work your magic. But if you need any help around the house just let me know. "
"Alright and thank you for the offer. Well dinner is ready if your hungry." Kasumi said with a smile before she left.
'I could definitely get used to this place the people are nice I have a good paying job and a good sparring partner. I wonder if could get him to teach me his martial arts style' Ookami thought before heading to dinner.
AN: Well that's chapter four. I'm gonna start helping Ranma and Akane get together in the next chapter but I have no idea how to get rid of the amazons or how to write any of that mushy crap so any ideas would be welcome. Well I gotta get to work on the next chapter I hope you enjoyed this one don't expect the next update too soon I gotta lot of stuff I gotta figure out.